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Topic: Viral Infection or Lyme

John622
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Member # 13488

posted

I saw a neurologist in New York who examined and told me that I do not have Lyme. He said my Igenex test is a false positive. Instead, he said I have a viral infection from my tick. He also told me that a similar virus is causing serious problems for those infected in Europe. I found an article on it below.

Anyway, I'm not really sure who to believe. My LLMD says it still could be Lyme but the neurologist swears it's viral. He said you just have to stick it out and eventually you'll get better and over the viral infection. Of course, antibiotics won't help.

I have a couple of questions. Has anyone had a simiar experience where it turned out to be viral? Also, does anyone know about any herbs or any antiviral medicaation that may help.

Thanks

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=536172&in_page_id=1774

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DakotasMom01
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 14141

posted

Hi John,

Did anyone test you for viruses?? There are more flase negatives than false positives.

What's your llmd say?

Here is a good post to read.

Viral Testing

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=058858

Hope you find help soon.

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Take Care,
DakotasMom01

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Geneal
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 10375

posted

While I am still treating for Lyme and babesia,

I had an extremely high titer for CMV come back.

My LLMD considers this a co-infection.

I took valcyte for 6 months.....yet, I still have Lyme symptoms

And am still treating for that.

I would trust my LLMD over any other doctor.

Lyme suppressed my immune system, letting this and other viral infections

Flourish. Maybe want to ask your LLMD to add in some valcyte or other anti-viral med.

Hugs,

Geneal

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treepatrol
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 4117

posted

How about both? Lyme and Virus thats more likely.

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Remember Iam not a Doctor Just someone struggling like you with Tick Borne Diseases.

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